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Putting theory into practice: the case for universal design

March 7, 2018 udcom

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The ‘bendy’ straw is a classic example of how a product aimed at a particular demographic ended up being useful to the entire population.

Universal Design (UD) is an approach to design that increases the potential for developing a better quality of life for a wide range of individuals. It is a design process that enables and empowers a diverse population by improving human performance, health and wellness, and social participation (Steinfeld and Maisel, 2012). It creates products, systems, and environments to be as usable as possible by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or situation.